Alejandra Molina

• California Legislator Wants Religious Services Deemed Essential During State of Emergency Tuesday, February 16, 2021
  Senator Brian Jones, a Republican in San Diego County, introduced a piece of legislation on Friday that would deem houses of worship essential during a state of emergency.
• John Macarthur’s Attorneys Denounce Reports of COVID-19 Outbreak at His Church Tuesday, October 27, 2020
  Pastor John MacArthur's Attorneys are condemning recent headlines that claimed there was a coronavirus outbreak at MacArthur's Grace Community megachurch.
• Study: Biden Still Leads Among Latino Christian Voters, But Trump's Support Has Grown Tuesday, October 6, 2020
  According to a new survey, 62 percent of registered Latino Christian voters said they are voting for former Vice President Joe Biden. The survey also found, that while President Donald Trump is not...
• John Macarthur, Pastor Who Defied COVID-19 Orders, Will Face New Hearing in November Monday, September 28, 2020
  Rev. John MacArthur's hearing before court has reportedly been delayed until mid-November because of COVID-19 restrictions.
• Steven Furtick to Replace Kenneth Copeland on TBN Thursday, August 20, 2020
  Trinity Broadcasting Network is replacing prosperity Gospel preacher Kenneth Copeland with celebrity pastor Steven Furtick.
• Does the Bible Trump COVID-19 Public Health Orders? Legal Scholars Say No Friday, August 7, 2020
  John MacArthur has reopened his church for in-person gatherings and has asserted that he will follow the Bible instead of public health regulations. This sentiment has led to some debate and has...
• This Year, Harvest Crusade Takes Shape as a Cinematic Event Tuesday, August 4, 2020
  Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Harvest Christian Fellowship Pastor Greg Laurie has moved his massive in-person Harvest Crusade event online.
• Under New Rules, LA Catholic Schools No Longer Able to Resume In-Person Classes Tuesday, July 21, 2020
  Despite having planned on opening for in-person classes come the fall, Catholic schools in Los Angeles county must now engage in distance learning as per new statewide regulations.
• In Los Angeles, Catholic Schools Plan to Resume In-Person Classes, While Public Schools Go Online Thursday, July 16, 2020
  At this time, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has decided that Catholic schools in the county will reopen their doors for in-person classes come the fall.
• Faith Leaders Around the Country Prepare for Historic Juneteenth Celebrations Friday, June 19, 2020
  Faith leaders and churches are preparing for historic Juneteenth celebrations this year as the holiday comes in the midst of a movement calling for racial equality. 
• More Than $400,000 So Far Raised for Small Churches at Risk during COVID-19 Wednesday, April 29, 2020
  Over 1,000 small churches have applied for financial assistance through a the Churches Helping Churches Initiative so far. At the time of this writing, the program has raised more than $400,000 to...
• These California Churches Say Holding In-Person Services Is Essential despite Pandemic Friday, April 17, 2020
  A group of Southern California pastors sued Gov. Gavin Newsom as well as Riverside and San Bernardino county officials, claiming social distancing orders violate the First Amendment that protects...
• During Pandemic, Small and Aging Churches Face Obstacles to Adapt Tuesday, April 7, 2020
  Amid quarantine requests because of the coronavirus, small and aging churches are facing obstacles.
• Black and Latino Startup Churches Work to Stay Afloat during Pandemic Monday, March 30, 2020
  As the novel coronavirus continues to spread across the United States, faith leaders have canceled worship services and shifted their ministries online to abide by social distancing guidelines...
• Snowstorm Didn't Stop This Alaska Church from Hosting Drive-In Worship Service Friday, March 27, 2020
  Despite a snowstorm leaving a layer of snow on the road, members of an Alaska church gathered together for a drive-in church service this week.
• Univision and Los Angeles Archdiocese Partner to Offer Mass on Local TV Channel Wednesday, March 25, 2020
  Univision and the Los Angeles Archdiocese are hosting a Spanish-language Mass on local TV amid social distancing recommendations due to the coronavirus.
• After Canceling Public Services, This Megachurch Is Feeding Hungry Families Friday, March 20, 2020
  After being forced to close its doors over the coronavirus outbreak, one Los Angeles church is working to feed hungry families.
• Bible College, Former Christian Post Publishers Part of Guilty Plea in $35 Million Newsweek Fraud Case Monday, February 24, 2020
  A Christian college and the former publishers of The Christian Post and Newsweek have pled guilty in a scheme to fraudulently obtain $35 million from lenders.